Are you an all-round Assistant Accountant who enjoys variety, ownership, and being involved in every part of the finance function? This role is a temporary to permanent opportunity based in Runcorn, were you can genuinely grow your responsibilities and progress towards a Finance Manager position.
Client Details
I’m partnering with a successful and friendly SME based in Runcorn who are looking for an Assistant Accountant to join them on a Temporary-to-Permanent basis. This is the perfect opportunity for someone who likes to roll their sleeves up, take ownership, and make a real impact as the business continues to grow.
Description
The Assistant Accountant responsibilities include:
*Prepayments, accruals and journals
*Fixed asset management
*Cost of sales analysis
*Preparing monthly management accounts for review
*Overseeing purchase ledger and sales ledger
*Supporting HR admin and payroll preparation
*Assisting with H&S processes
*Helping to streamline and improve the 10-day month-end close
Profile
*The succesful Assistant Accounant is:
*Immediately available or short notice to start
*Experience preparing accounts up to trial balance / management accounts stage
*Confident with accruals, prepayments, journals & fixed assets
*Comfortable in a small, close-knit SME environment
*Someone happy to get involved beyond core finance when needed
*Sage 200 experience is ideal
*Able to work onsite and build trust as you settle in
Job Offer
The benefits include:
*Temp-to-Perm opportunity
*Hybrid: 4 days in office after probation, 1 day from home after 6 months
*Genuine progression: role can evolve into Finance Manager
*Supportive team of ~40 employees